Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have been feeling unwell recently, experiencing pain in my scrotum. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said I have varicocele. What are the treatment methods for varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is caused by obstruction of the spermatic vein or failure of the valves, leading to blood stagnation and the expansion and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus of veins. It is more common in young and middle-aged adults. The incidence is higher on the left side. Those with asymptomatic or mild symptoms can wear elastic pants or use a scrotal support band. Men with severe symptoms and infertility due to varicocele accompanied by abnormal sperm should undergo surgical treatment. The surgical procedure involves high ligation of the spermatic veins. It is recommended to identify the underlying cause and provide targeted treatment!